A Cannabis grower who rang police and told them to come to his home where the illegal plants were growing has been jailed. Paul Fitzhenry contacted officers and asked them to come to his home in Micklefield after they had called to his home earlier in the day while he was out. A total of 16 plants, capable of producing £6,150 worth of cannabis, were found growing inside a foil-lined tent in the loft. Fitzhenry, of Garden Stores, Micklefield, pleaded guilty to producing a class B drug and was jailed for 6 months.

2015-08-02Car Boot Sale

The next Osgoldcross and Elmet Rotary Club car boot sale takes place at Milford Plants on 9th August. There will also be a car boot sale on 13th September

2015-08-01Serious Accident Closes Motorways at Hook Moor

The A1 and M1 northbound were closed late last night between Hook Moor and A64 following a multi-vehicle accident. The air ambulance attended the scene. The road was expected to be closed till 5am

2015-08-01Gaping Goose Beer Festival

The Gaping Goose 4th Annual Beer Festival takes place on Sunday 30th August from noon till late. The event is in aid of Garforth Lions. Tickets are £3 in advance from the bar or £4 on the day

2015-07-31Teenager Arrested over Kippax Blaze

A 15 year old local boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson and is being questioned over the fire in Glencoe Gardens Kippax that left a 16 year old girl in hospital with serious burns. A fire service investigator has been called in to look at the cause of the fire and police say the investigation is ongoing.

2015-07-31Puss in Boots

Kippax Amateur Operatic Society (KAOS) will be performing Puss in Boots as their Christmas pantomime at the Phoenix Theatre in Castleford from 8th to 16th January 2016.

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15/8/15Garforth Town FCGarforth Town FC v Morpeth Town in the Extra Preliminary Round of this yearís FA Cup. (kick-off 3pm)

17-21/8/15Garforth Parish Cricket ClubSummer Cricket Camps. The camps are open to boys and girls aged 8 to 17 and cost £5 for the week. The sessions start with registration at 9.15 am and run from 10am to 3pm.